Washer System

The Washer System is activated by pressing inward on the multifunction switch lever whenever the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or the ON/RUN position. The multifunction switch lever must be pressed past the point of resistance for at least 0.5 seconds to get the washer system to cycle. Holding the multifunction switch lever switch depressed will operate the wipers and washers continuously. Releasing the switch will stop the washer pump motor, but the Wiper System will complete the current wipe cycle, followed by several more wipe cycles (+/-1) before the wipers park. If the wash switch is pressed momentarily with the wipers in the OFF or INTERMITTENT position, a pulse wipe cycle consisting of two wipes will occur.

Fluid is gravity fed from the washer reservoir to the washer pump motor. The washer fluid is forced by the washer pump motor through rubber hoses to the cowl grille mounted nozzles which distribute the fluid streams on the surface of the windshield. The washer pump motor, washer nozzles, and washer reservoir are serviced separately.

For more information on the heated washer nozzles (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WASHER NOZZLE - OPERATION) .